With such a long, fascinating history, Delaware sure does have a lot of stories to tell. These photos are some of the oldest ever taken in the First State, and they are absolutely fascinating.

These New Castle Stenographs date back to the days when the city was just a few buildings and homes.
Delaware Public Archives
Delaware Public Archives
Fort Delaware was very significant in the Civil War , so there are many photos from the mid 1800s. This photo dates to the 1860s.
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These Fort Delaware soldiers posed for a photo in 1864!
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Just about the only ones who were happy at Fort Delaware were the officers - seen here in 1863
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The site was known to be an absolute hell for those stationed and imprisoned here.
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Read more about the deadly history of Fort Delaware here.
Delaware's small towns have a long history - here's a photo of a Milford Barbershop, 1885
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And some things really never change - captured here is a Bethany Beach Fish Fry, in 1880... and it doesn't look too different than a beach scene in 2017!
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What do you think of these historic photos? For some beautiful modern photos of Delaware’s most picturesque farms, check out this article from our archives.

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